Midnight Eyes

During a trek through a frigid woodland,

something flashed before my eyes, white,

ripping me from silent solitude,

an owl starkly contrasted against the earthen tones,

I watched, devoted and inquisitive of this enigma

as its claws touched down just before me,

midnight eyes fixated on my own, motionless,

my feet fastened to the soil beneath,

I struggle to pull myself free, to reach beyond the barrier,

while the creature continued to stare, in such silence

that I was sure I must have been deafened,

my fingers outstretched, straining,

longing for just one connection, however brief,

and with the distance scant between,

its wings spread in blinding light, vanished,

restoring my solitude

by Brittany Zedalis in Dead Snakes Poetry 

Author's Note

http://deadsnakes.blogspot.com/2015/07/brittany-zedalis-two-poems.html

Reviews

[BlackPrince]

I like how you portray here a brief encounter with an owl whose eyes you so poetically call midnight eyes.
The eyes of owls are quite famous the world over for their circular and wide appearance. Owls are even the subject of many superstitious beliefs in some cultures.

But I also like how you resumed with your time in solitude after a brief encounter with 'Midnight eyes'.

WELL DONE

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you! I wrote this during a time in my life where I felt like everything was changing all at once, and writing this helped me cope. Thank you again so much for stopping by!

[Neville]

Well, well, well you certainly captured a moment or two here Luna C. Very atmospheric, indeed quite thrilling. Cheers, oh' and you got a great pen name.........All Good Things, N

[Brittany Zedalis]

You definitely made your rounds through my works, haha. Thank you very much. Oh, the C in my name is actually a crescent moon symbol, lol. Figured it fits with the name Luna. ^-^

[Neville]

I could not agree more. All Good Things, N

[CD Campbell]

Every once in a while when I get up early to run I will see one glide by the house when I walk out of the garage. I live on eighty acres and the back sixty is mostly wooded. I am always in awe of these creatures with their giant wing spans and silent movements. Just browsing and this caught my eye. I am always looking for work from people who have a voice, who write in a way that's different. I like the way you wrote this with concurrent images without losing cohesion. I know, big words right? Anyway, I am glad that I saw this and look forward to reading more of your stuff. CD

[Brittany Zedalis]

I love big words, haha. Yes, they are very interesting creatures. Thank you for stopping by.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Their talons and stark beauty have always amazed me! What a wonderful descriptive energy your words give...I swallowed hard, feeling your trepidation. [ Not to mention what I would REALLY do in that situation! ]

Your name is lovely, and the little eclipse of the moon is awesome! Are you by any chance a Cancer? The astrological sign refers to cancerians as "moonmaidens", which typically fits me to a T!

Take care!

[Brittany Zedalis]

I'm a Virgo, actually, haha. Luna isn't my real name, though as I've told others, it might as well be. I've had people call me Luna for many years. It fits me more than my real name.

Thank you for dropping by :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Really wonderful write .. love the imagery, B:)

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you, Pryde! Nice to see you around.

[modtoddinc]

This took me back to my own experience and memory of Owls... a nice poem and well written. Thank you for sharing.

~Peace, Todd

[Brittany Zedalis]

& thank you for reading ^-^

[Maumil Mehraj]

This is such powerful imagery. I felt very connected with the poem and the scene.
Great work!

[Brittany Zedalis]

Much appreciated :)

[MsJewel]

Your words are breathtaking beautiful. The images you have created mysterious and lovely. Wonderful writing and such a pleasure to read!

:) Julie

[Brittany Zedalis]

I'm glad you stopped by, Julie. Thank you :)

[Mars Bear]

Great use of language and scene well set. Some real great lines and imagery.

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you, Mars.

[SCRIBBLER]

its wings spread in blinding light, vanished,
restoring my solitude.
Such great use of vocabulary.
Awesome work!

[Brittany Zedalis]

Thank you greatly, Scribbler. ^-^